Music Teacher - Leave Replacement

School-District-of-Philadelphi; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

The Philadelphia School seeks a full-time Music Teacher on a ten-week leave replacement basis. The teacher will instruct students from 1st through 8th grade, support school-wide music assemblies, and possibly lead a 3–5th grade String Ensemble.

Collaboration with faculty and participation in curriculum planning are essential. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), and have 2+ years of lead music teaching experience, with a commitment to progressive education and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years lead music teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Flexible, collaborative educator with a deep interest in progressive education.
• Solid understanding of child development across social, emotional, and intellectual domains.
• Ability to create a warm, nurturing, and supportive classroom for middle school children.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills for team, student, and family levels.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in curriculum and community.
• Proficiency with integrating technology.

Responsibilities

• Adapt and implement developmentally appropriate music lessons for 1st–8th grade students.
• Support whole school music assemblies.
• Lead a 3–5th grade String Ensemble.
• Participate in faculty meetings, grade-level teams, and curriculum planning.
• Participate in school-wide initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaborative educator

Progressive education

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Technology integration

Job description

Leave Replacement: Music TeacherThe Philadelphia School (TPS) is seeking a full-time (approximately 8:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday), short-term Music Teacher leave replacement. This educator will join our Music team beginning immediately and continue for approximately ten weeks. We are a Preschool - Grade 8 progressive, independent school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with an enrollment of approximately 440 students. Since our founding in 1972, The Philadelphia School has grown in size, complexity, and diversity. This growth has been rooted firmly in the progressive values with which our founders began: immersive learning, responsive pedagogy, and meaningful engagement with the world.The Philadelphia School seeks educators who possess a deep interest in progressive pedagogy, social justice, and place-based learning and who demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional growth. We hire experienced educators who have excellent classroom management, interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a flexible approach to teaming. All our teachers build respectful and supportive relationships with their students, develop strong home/school partnerships with parents and caregivers, participate in schoolwide initiatives, and work closely with their supervisor to develop their craft. They are grounded in the practices of progressive education with a demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity and social justice as well as environmental education. All of our teachers bring a rich range of interests and expertise to their work.Position Summary:Our Music Teacher plays an integral role in our Music Department. The successful candidate will be someone who is knowledgeable about best practices and current research as it relates to music instruction, and be willing and able to teach a range of students from First through Eighth grades. This role also includes supporting a variety of whole school music assemblies.Position Responsibilities:Adapt and implement developmentally appropriate music lessons for 1st through 8th grade students, with a particular focus on 3-5th grade and Middle School students.Support whole school music assembliesPotentially lead a 3-5th grade String EnsembleParticipate actively in faculty meetings, grade-level teams, and curriculum planning groups.Participate in school-wide initiatives, including other duties as assignedQualifications:Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in a related field of study preferred2+ years lead music teaching experience strongly preferredFlexible, collaborative educator with a deep interest in progressive educationSolid understanding of child development, including the social, emotional, and intellectual domainsAbility and commitment to create a warm, nurturing, and supportive classroom for middle school childrenStrong writing, editing, and communication skills at the team, student, and family levels; strong interpersonal skills, tooDemonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging as integral to the curriculum and community experienceDemonstrated proficiency with integrating technologyPassion for instilling in children a lifelong love of reading, writing, and preferably, theater.The pay range for this position is $15,000 - $19,500 depending on education and applicable experience.Application Information:Qualified candidates should visit our website and click on “Job Opportunities” under “Quick Links”. For full consideration, please provide a cover letter tailored specifically to your interest in and alignment with our school program, resume, and contact information with three professional references.The Philadelphia School welcomes and celebrates diversity in our student body and in our faculty and is committed to providing an education for all of our children that instills in them a respect, understanding and appreciation for the many races, cultures, religions, family structures, and ethnicities that make up our complex and diverse world.Equal Employment OpportunityThe Philadelphia School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Philadelphia School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws to ensure fair treatment of all applicants and employees. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail].